November 13, 2024 (Wednesday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

Six Israeli soldiers from the Golani Brigade are killed in a three-hour gun battle with Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon.

(Le Monde)

2024 Israeli invasion of LebanonIsrael–Hezbollah conflict

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Twelve Pakistani Taliban gunmen are killed and six wounded in two separated shootouts with soldiers in the districts of Kech and North Waziristan.

(AP)

Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Insurgency in Balochistan

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Business and economy

British DIY retailer Homebase collapses into administration, threatening up to 2,000 jobs.

(BBC News)

United Kingdom cost-of-living crisis

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Disasters and accidents

New Delhi, India, reports its 15th consecutive day with a "very poor" recorded air quality index due to significant air pollution causing zero meter visibility smog.

(The Hindu)

2024 Indo-Pakistani smog

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Thousands of Spaniards living near river banks are evacuated following the issuing of AEMET's maximum weather alert in the Province of Málaga, Costa del Sol, and the Valencian Community caused by a new cold drop system.

(The Independent)

2024 Spanish floods

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International relations

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that Turkey has suspended all diplomatic relations with and will not develop any further relations with Israel. However, the Turkish embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, will continue to operate. Israel's foreign ministry denies any change in its diplomatic relationship with Turkey.

(JNS), (Newsweek), (Middle East Eye)

Israel–Turkey relations

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Law and crime

The Supreme Court of India rules that it is unconstitutional for the government to demolish property belonging to people suspected of crimes without a legal process, a practice common in states ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

(The Times of India), (DW)

Bulldozer Justice

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The Philippines says it is bound help the International Criminal Court if the international court seek custody of former President Rodrigo Duterte through Interpol over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the Philippine drug war.

(AP)

International Criminal Court investigation in the Philippines, Philippine drug war

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Two explosions occurs near the Supreme Federal Court building and the Praça dos Três Poderes in Brasília, Brazil. The perpetrator dies by suicide bombing, being the only fatality. The Federal Police announces an investigation into the explosions, while the Attorney General's Office calls the situation "an attack against the Supreme Federal Court and the Chamber of Deputies".

(G1), (CNN)

2024 Brasília attack

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Politics and elections

Citizens of Somaliland vote for the President between incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi of the Kulmiye party, House of Representatives speaker Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of the Waddani party, and Faysal Ali Warabe of the Justice and Welfare Party.

(VOA), (DW)

2024 Somaliland presidential election

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Crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters gather in Paris, France, against a gala raising funds for the Israel Defense Forces and included guests such as Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich.

(France 24)

Israel–Hamas war protests

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Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the White House and pledges a peaceful transition of power.

(Reuters)

Second presidential transition of Donald Trump2024 United States presidential election

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